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Is Maricopa, Arizona Safe?

Population 78,362 · Safer than 13% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Maricopa has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 279.9 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,595 per 100K.

Maricopa Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMaricopaArizona AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate312.9326.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2486.32049.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate224.0--268.2
Theft Rate1595.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate457.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD-

279.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

313/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2486/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Maricopa

Violent crime in Maricopa is close to the national average. The rate of 312.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2486.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,595 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Maricopa Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault224
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery37
058% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary449
01.7x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,595
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft457
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Maricopa Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Maricopa
312.9
State
326.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Maricopa
2486.3
State
2049.5
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maricopa Safety

Is Maricopa safe?
Not especially. Maricopa earns a D- with a crime rate of 279.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Maricopa?
279.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 312.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2486.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Maricopa safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Maricopa's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,595 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Maricopa?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Maricopa generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Maricopa police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Maricopa?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Maricopa's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Maricopa compare to other cities in Arizona?
Below average for the state. Maricopa ranks behind about 82% of Arizona cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.4x the national rate.
How safe is Maricopa to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Maricopa?
Bad. A D- grade and 279.9 per-thousand rate put Maricopa below 87% of US cities. Violent crime at 313 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Maricopa?
312.9 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (224), robbery (37), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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